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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Amanda Wherry
Date: February 26, 2003 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY BREAKS GROUND FOR CAROLINA TECHNICAL PLASTICS FACILITY
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today helped break ground for Carolina Technical Plastics Corporation’s 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Craven County that will create 70 new jobs and invest more than $11 million in the state's economy.
The company, a subsidiary of Wirthwein AG headquartered in Creglingen, Germany, will produce plastic parts and components for home appliance manufacturers, particularly BSH Home Appliance Corp. of New Bern. The average wage will be $15 an hour.
"North Carolina's key role in this partnership with Carolina Technical Plastics and other companies in North Carolina is to invest in education and infrastructure," said Easley. "We are committed to investing in worker training and doing our part to build a climate that fosters continued growth."
Wirthwein AG is a leading supplier of plastic parts for home appliance and automobile manufacturing. The company has six plants in Germany and Poland and has 300 employees. The Carolina Technical Plastics’ facility in New Bern marks Wirthwein’s first American presence.
"We are very pleased to be here in Craven County to dedicate this site for Carolina Technical Plastics Corp," said company CEO Udo Wirthwein. "State and local cooperation has been outstanding and we expect a long and beneficial relationship. We are eager to complete the facility and begin production."
Production is expected to begin early next year. Carolina Technical Plastics is participating in a performance grant with Craven County. Craven Community College will assist with manufacturing and plastics technology training. The company may also be eligible for William S. Lee Act tax credits and a performance grant from the State of North Carolina’s One North Carolina Fund. The company’s announcement and plans are subject to receipt of such project support and funding from federal, state and local governments and non-profit organizations. The company plans to expand into the automotive industry.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Amanda Wherry
Date: February 26, 2003 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY BREAKS GROUND FOR CAROLINA TECHNICAL PLASTICS FACILITY
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today helped break ground for Carolina Technical Plastics Corporation’s 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Craven County that will create 70 new jobs and invest more than $11 million in the state's economy.
The company, a subsidiary of Wirthwein AG headquartered in Creglingen, Germany, will produce plastic parts and components for home appliance manufacturers, particularly BSH Home Appliance Corp. of New Bern. The average wage will be $15 an hour.
"North Carolina's key role in this partnership with Carolina Technical Plastics and other companies in North Carolina is to invest in education and infrastructure," said Easley. "We are committed to investing in worker training and doing our part to build a climate that fosters continued growth."
Wirthwein AG is a leading supplier of plastic parts for home appliance and automobile manufacturing. The company has six plants in Germany and Poland and has 300 employees. The Carolina Technical Plastics’ facility in New Bern marks Wirthwein’s first American presence.
"We are very pleased to be here in Craven County to dedicate this site for Carolina Technical Plastics Corp," said company CEO Udo Wirthwein. "State and local cooperation has been outstanding and we expect a long and beneficial relationship. We are eager to complete the facility and begin production."
Production is expected to begin early next year. Carolina Technical Plastics is participating in a performance grant with Craven County. Craven Community College will assist with manufacturing and plastics technology training. The company may also be eligible for William S. Lee Act tax credits and a performance grant from the State of North Carolina’s One North Carolina Fund. The company’s announcement and plans are subject to receipt of such project support and funding from federal, state and local governments and non-profit organizations. The company plans to expand into the automotive industry.
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